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Item B describes a government infrastructure project proposal.

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The market for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is changing rapidly due to technological advancements.

Hard

A local coffee franchise, 'BeanThere', is considering changing its prices. They have collected data

Medium

Items 13, 14 and 15 relate to market failure and the environment.

Medium

Study Item B and answer the questions that follow.

Medium

Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.

Medium

The following table shows economic data for the UK over a two-year period.

Medium

Consider the market for bicycles in the UK.

Medium

Financial markets play a crucial role in the operation of a modern economy.

Hard

Congestion is a major issue in many UK cities. Cars produce air pollution and noise, which affects r

Extreme

Read the information below regarding the financial sector.

Medium

A local cinema is reviewing its ticket pricing strategy. They have gathered data on ticket sales at

Hard

A construction company, BuildRight Ltd, has acquired a plot of land in a city centre. The company ha

Medium

The following questions are about competitive and concentrated markets.

Extreme

Item D shows the exchange rate of the British Pound (£) against the US Dollar ($) over a three-month

Medium

Items F and G relate to how the government manages the economy.

Extreme

Item D shows the value of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($).

Medium

Read the information about 'TechBuild Ltd', a small construction firm considering expansion.

Hard

Governments use various policies to manage the economy, including fiscal and monetary tools.

Medium

Items A and B relate to the UK national economy.

Medium

A small bakery produces handmade cakes. The owner is considering expanding production by purchasing

Hard

Traffic congestion is a major issue in many UK cities during rush hour.

Medium

The UK trades extensively with the rest of the world. Consider the data below.

Medium

Refer to Item C regarding the government budget.

Hard

Consider the government's budget data below.

Hard

Items C and D relate to international trade.

Medium

The Bank of England uses monetary policy to manage the economy.

Hard

A local coffee shop, 'Bean There', is considering changing its prices. The owner has collected data

Hard

International trade allows countries to specialise and exchange goods. However, exchange rate fluctu

Medium

Read Item C and answer the questions that follow.

Hard

Items I and J relate to money and financial markets.

Hard

The financial sector plays a crucial role in the modern economy.

Medium

The following questions relate to the role of money and financial markets.

Hard

Consider the case of traffic congestion in major cities.

Hard

Read the text about the UK rail industry.

Hard

Study the information in Item B and answer the questions relating to government objectives.

Hard

Read the following scenario regarding a construction firm, BuildRight Ltd.

Medium

The government has a limited budget and must choose between building a new hospital or upgrading the

Medium

The detailed scenario below describes the role of the financial sector in the UK economy.

Hard

Items 4 and 5 relate to the market for electric vehicles.

Medium

Read the information regarding the UK train travel market.

Hard

The government has recently announced a target to reduce the budget deficit while maintaining low un

Hard

Items D and E relate to the production costs of a small bakery.

Medium

Financial markets play a key role in the economy.

Easy

Look at the data table concerning a local cinema's ticket pricing and sales.

Hard

Money and financial markets are essential for a functioning modern economy.

Medium

Item A shows the market demand and supply schedules for bicycles in a town.

Medium

Items D and E relate to the market for electric vehicles.

Hard

A popular coffee shop chain, 'JavaZone', is considering changing its prices. The table below shows t

Hard

Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.

Medium

Item C provides data on a local cinema ticket sales.

Hard

Read the following scenario regarding government objectives and answer the questions.

Medium

A government must decide whether to spend more money on building new schools or on improving the nat

Medium

Study the data regarding economic indicators for a country over three years.

Hard

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is considering policies to manage the UK economy.

Extreme

Items G and H relate to international trade.

Extreme

Item A: Making Choices A local council has a surplus budget of £1 million. They are considering two

Medium

Consider the government's role in managing the economy using Item C.

Medium

The market for bicycles in the UK has seen changes due to health trends and the price of raw materia

Hard

Read the information about UK trade.

Medium

Item 8 refers to production at 'Best Bakes Ltd'.

Medium

The following question relates to market failure and government intervention.

Hard

Study the data provided and answer the questions that follow related to government economic objectiv

Hard

The government uses both fiscal and supply-side policies to manage the economy.

Medium

Study Item A and answer the questions that follow.

Medium

Consider the following data on UK Trade.

Extreme

The Bank of England uses monetary policy to manage the UK economy.

Medium

Item E describes an issue related to environmental pollution.

Hard

The government is considering changing its fiscal policy stance.

Medium

Use the data provided in the table to answer the questions about Price Elasticity of Demand (PED).

Hard

The table below shows the quantity of smartwatches demanded and supplied at different price points.

Medium

The government uses various policies to manage the economy. Item C shows a change in the budget bala

Medium

Items 1, 2 and 3 relate to the basic economic choices made by a start-up technology company, 'AppSol

Medium

Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.

Medium

International trade affects UK producers and consumers significantly.

Medium

Questions on money, interest rates, and financial markets.

Medium

The government has recently released data on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) and unemployment rates.

Hard

Consider the market for coffee beans.

Medium

This question is about the national economy and measures of performance.

Medium

In the UK water industry, regional companies act as monopoly suppliers for households in their area.

Extreme

Consider the production data for 'TechCases Ltd', a manufacturer of phone cases.

Medium

Consider the data provided regarding a manufacturer of smartphones.

Hard

Use Item D to answer the questions that follow.

Medium

Items A and B relate to production costs for a bespoke furniture manufacturer.

Medium

The government of a country has a limited budget and must decide between building a new high-speed r

Medium

This question looks at costs, revenue and profit for a small coffee shop.

Easy

Beta Bakery produces artisan bread. The table below shows their weekly production costs at different

Hard

The UK government aims to achieve stable prices (low inflation) as one of its key economic objective

Hard

Consider the market for electric scooters in a city centre.

Medium

Items A and B relate to money and financial markets.

Medium

The government is facing a budget deficit and high national debt. Ministers are debating whether to

Extreme

Item D: The Banking Sector and Economy.

Medium

Item B: The UK government has a target for inflation of 2%. In recent years, supply-side shocks have

Hard

The following questions relate to the measurement of macroeconomic performance.

Medium

International trade and exchange rates significantly impact the UK economy.

Hard

Read the following scenario about a local council decision.

Medium

Using the data provided on the UK economy's performance.

Medium

A local council has a limited budget of £100,000. It is considering two options: building a new comm

Medium

The government is concerned about the high levels of air pollution in city centres caused by diesel

Hard

The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) has seen significant changes due to government policie

Medium

SwiftMotors is a large car manufacturer that has recently expanded its factory size.

Hard

Items G and H relate to international trade and exchange rates.

Medium

The following questions relate to the basic economic problem and factors of production.

Medium

This question concerns market failure arising from traffic congestion in city centres.

Medium

Table 1 shows the market supply schedule for avocados in the UK per week.

Medium

International trade and exchange rates significantly impact the UK economy.

Extreme

The government has various economic objectives regarding inflation and employment. Study the data be

Hard

Read the following scenario regarding a local council's decision-making process.

Medium

Financial markets play a key role in the economy.

Medium

The UK government aims to achieve several macroeconomic objectives simultaneously. However, trade-of

Hard

Read the following scenario about interest rates and answer the questions.

Medium

This question refers to Money and Financial Markets.

Medium

The UK government aims to achieve several macroeconomic objectives simultaneously.

Hard

Item C: SmartGamer is a company selling video game consoles. Market research has provided data on ho

Hard

Money and financial markets play a vital role in the economy.

Medium

Study the data provided and answer the questions that follow regarding the national economy.

Medium

The UK government has various economic objectives, including managing inflation and employment.

Medium

Use Item F to answer the questions that follow.

Hard

The value of the Pound Sterling (£) fluctuates against other currencies based on supply and demand.

Hard

Items 14 and 15 relate to market failure and government intervention.

Hard

Items C and D relate to government economic objectives.

Hard

Item I relates to traffic congestion in a major city.

Hard

Fennel Furniture Ltd. manufactures wooden chairs. The table below provides information about their w

Medium

A local cinema recently increased the price of tickets from £10.00 to £12.00. Following this price c

Hard

Items 1 to 3 refer to the following information regarding government spending.

Medium

Study the exchange rate data below.

Hard

This question is about market failure and government intervention.

Hard

XYZ Manufacturing produces wooden furniture. The table below shows their costs and revenue for one w

Medium

Item E describes a government fiscal policy decision.

Medium

The financial sector plays a key role in the economy.

Medium

This question is about the market for bicycles.

Medium

This question concerns the financial markets and the role of money.

Medium

The following questions relate to government economic objectives, specifically environmental protect

Hard

Consider the following market scenario.

Hard

Item B discusses the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes). In recent years, consumers have become

Medium

Read the following extract regarding government policy and answer the questions.

Hard

Items 1, 2 and 3 refer to the following information regarding economic systems.

Medium

Item D shows the exchange rate of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($).

Hard

Consider the market for bicycles described below.

Medium

The following question is about the basic economic problem and factors of production.

Medium

Items C and D relate to the price elasticity of demand for train travel.

Hard

The following questions relate to the market for bicycles.

Medium

The UK supermarket industry is dominated by a few large firms such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and

Hard

The Bank of England has decided to raise interest rates to 5.25%.

Hard

Using the scenario regarding the UK supermarket industry, answer the following questions.

Hard

Items 4 and 5 relate to the market for electric vehicles.

Medium

The government is considering changes to its fiscal policy to stimulate the economy.

Hard

Item C: A popular coffee shop chain, 'JavaBeans', is considering changing the price of its signature

Hard

The table below shows the market data for bicycles in a UK city.

Medium

TechTiger Ltd manufactures tablets. The firm has recently expanded its factory size. The accountant

Hard

The market for coffee beans has been affected by weather conditions in major producing countries.

Medium

Air pollution in major cities is a significant issue. The government is considering intervening to r

Extreme

This question looks at competitive and concentrated markets.

Hard

This question is about how the government manages the economy using fiscal policy.

Medium

The following questions relate to production costs, revenue and profit.

Hard

This question is about the allocation of resources in markets.

Medium

A car manufacturer is reviewing its production costs.

Medium

Read the following scenario regarding a government's decision-making process.

Medium

Consider the following data regarding UK inflation and unemployment.

Hard

Read the information below regarding the financial sector.

Medium

The table below shows economic data for a hypothetical economy over a period of two years.

Medium

Money and financial markets play a vital role in the functioning of the economy.

Hard

The government has a limited budget and must make choices about how to allocate public funds.

Medium

Traffic congestion is a major problem in many large cities, causing delays and pollution.

Hard

EcoClothes is a small manufacturer of organic cotton t-shirts. The business is looking to expand pro

Hard

Study the information about the UK's trade relationships.

Hard

The government has set objectives for the UK economy regarding inflation and employment.

Hard

The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) has seen significant changes in recent years due to te

Hard

Consider the market for electric vehicles described below.

Medium

Financial markets play a crucial role in a modern economy.

Medium

Items 4 and 5 refer to the market for electric vehicles (EVs).

Medium

Item A shows the exchange rate of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($) over a three-mont

Medium

Read the following scenario regarding government economic objectives.

Hard

Items A and B relate to the measurement of economic activity.

Medium

Item F describes the market for groceries in the UK.

Medium

Money and financial institutions play a crucial role in the functioning of a modern economy.

Medium

Money and financial markets play a crucial role in a modern economy.

Medium

The British government and the Bank of England use different policies to manage the economy.

Hard

The government pursues several economic objectives simultaneously. However, achieving one objective

Hard

Items 9, 10, and 11 relate to production, costs, and profit.

Medium

A local coffee shop, 'Bean There', is considering changing its prices. The table below shows the wee

Hard

Items A, B and C relate to the UK economy's performance.

Medium

Items A and B relate to the UK economy.

Medium

Read the context regarding the banking sector.

Medium

The consumption of single-use plastics contributes to environmental pollution, creating negative ext

Extreme

International trade allows countries to specialise and trade with one another.

Extreme

Items A and B relate to international trade.

Hard

Study the data regarding a local cinema's ticket pricing decisions.

Hard

Refer to the scenario about the UK supermarket industry.

Extreme

Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.

Medium

Study the chart information below regarding the UK exchange rate.

Medium

Consider the following scenario about government fiscal policy.

Hard

Item D shows the exchange rate of the Pound Sterling (£) against the US Dollar ($) over a single yea

Medium

The government has recently announced a major increase in spending on transport infrastructure.

Medium

ABC Motors produces electric scooters. The following table provides information about their monthly

Medium

Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.

Medium

Read the following information and answer the questions below.

Medium

Consider the market failure caused by congestion in city centres.

Hard

Study the scenario about a smartphone accessory manufacturer.

Hard

Items C and D relate to government economic objectives.

Hard

Item C provides data on a local cinema's ticket pricing.

Hard

Items A and B relate to the UK economy.

Medium

Items 12 and 13 relate to competitive and concentrated markets.

Hard

Item D relates to environmental issues and market failure.

Medium

TechMake Ltd produces smartphone cases. Item B provides data on their costs.

Medium

The government is reviewing its fiscal policy to manage the economy.

Hard

Governments often intervene to correct market failure.

Extreme

Read Item B and answer the questions that follow.

Medium

A small bakery is expanding its operations.

Medium

The following questions relate to market failure and government intervention.

Medium

Read the following information and answer the questions that follow.

Medium

The government is deciding on the best policy mix to improve the economy's productive potential.

Hard

The following question is about competitive and concentrated markets.

Extreme

This question refers to market failure and environmental economics.

Hard

Study the stimulus regarding urban traffic congestion.

Medium

Items 4, 5 and 6 relate to government objectives.

Hard

The UK government aims to achieve several economic objectives simultaneously.

Medium

The following question is about measures of economic performance.

Medium

The government is considering policies to improve the UK's economic performance.

Hard

Garmtech Ltd produces t-shirts. The following table shows their cost and revenue data for a single m

Hard

The government has a limited budget and must decide between building a new high-speed railway line o

Medium

The government uses fiscal policy to manage the economy. The table below shows government finance da

Hard

Consider the government's budget data below.

Hard

Consider the market for electric bicycles (e-bikes).

Medium

This question investigates how the government manages the economy through fiscal and supply-side pol

Hard

Consumption of sugary drinks has been linked to potential health issues such as obesity and tooth de

Medium

Study the role of the financial sector in the economy.

Hard

Consider the market for electric bikes (e-bikes) and answer the questions.

Medium

The UK government pursues several economic objectives simultaneously. However, trade-offs often occu

Hard

International trade and exchange rates significantly impact the UK economy.

Hard

Read the information about the financial sector.

Hard

Items 4, 5, and 6 relate to the market for electric vehicles.

Hard

The following questions relate to production, costs, revenue, and profit.

Medium

Read Item E about the supermarket industry in the UK.

Hard

Congestion in major cities is an example of Market Failure. The government is considering implementi

Extreme

Item B describes the current economic situation in the UK.

Hard

Read the following scenario regarding a government's budget choices.

Medium

The government is considering using fiscal policy to address a recent slow-down in economic activity

Medium

The government has a limited budget and must decide between building a new specialized heart hospita

Medium

The UK government aims to achieve several economic objectives simultaneously.

Hard

Consider the market for bicycles in the UK.

Medium

Questions 7-9 are based on Item D.

Medium

Study Item D, which shows exchange rate data for the British Pound (£), and answer the questions tha

Hard

Study Item B. Answer the questions that follow related to government economic objectives.

Hard

A local government has a limited budget of £10 million. It is considering two projects: building a n

Easy

The following questions relate to measurements of the national economy.

Hard

Central banks use monetary policy tools to manage the economy, influencing savers, borrowers, and bu

Hard

The following questions relate to market failure arising from negative externalities.

Extreme

Study the data provided regarding the economic performance of Country X and answer the questions tha

Medium

Items referring to Government Policy.

Hard

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